arrogant_ambassador t1_iz8eyu3 wrote
Reply to comment by Square_Rabbit65 in NYC comptroller says Adams has ‘exacerbated’ widespread city worker vacancies by mowotlarx
Curious to hear your thoughts - what makes the non government entities superior?
Square_Rabbit65 t1_izb2dx3 wrote
Adaptability.
Government entities are usually much slower to adapt. Because there are few metrics one can use to analyze the "productivity" of a government org, its difficult to highlight successes and failures. And even then those are subject to misrepresentation by campaigns, media etc.
Thus, governments become a breeding ground for career bureaucrats who continuously pull the levers of power in the wrong direction. You cant get rid of them because they are either elected and aren't going anywhere for the next 2-4 years or they are appointed govt officials (commissioners, directors etc) and are covered by collective bargaining agreements so they aren't getting fired.
arrogant_ambassador t1_izb2yo7 wrote
I understand that issue, but how does directly affect me?
Square_Rabbit65 t1_izbjmac wrote
The effect that a dysfunctional organization has on its employees is similar to the impact a dysfunctional family has on its children.
arrogant_ambassador t1_izbkr41 wrote
And you haven’t found that in other sectors? You seem very knowledgeable and I’m just trying to weigh my options.
supermechace t1_izj89zn wrote
I've never worked in govt but the op's descriptions sound similar to family owned(or majority share) companies Ive worked for. In addition to being stingy with pay and employee career training, it was a toxic environment. Many companies have toxic environments also but a decent company will adjust or at least recognize the balance of keeping employees happy and productive or at least the pay and experience is market rate. Below average pay and experience will hurt you longer term than a stable job in a low pay and toxic environment where leadership is unaccountable
arrogant_ambassador t1_izj9mp3 wrote
I’m trying to make sense of your last sentence - are you advocating for or against government work?
supermechace t1_izji1at wrote
In terms of working for NYC gov, against unless you have no other options. I wouldn't be surprised if Adams started outsourcing govt jobs, as increasing employee attrition ignoring morale while increasing pursuit of pet projects is usually a pretext to outsource jobs
arrogant_ambassador t1_izjkmtw wrote
Thank you for offering up your thoughts. It’s definitely something I will take into consideration as I begin to look for work again.
supermechace t1_izjlx9q wrote
I've been helping some people out with advice. Basically despite the drop in stock and real estate values, they still represent the only investment paths for financial security in retirement. But to invest you need spare finances. It sounds like city pay is so low that you may wind up broke or in debt by the time your pensions kick in at retirement.maybe it's ok if your spouse gets a city job while your job is the main income. In addition health care benefits are a big target for the city to cut costs. But outside of your finances, it's important to build up your skill set whether it's training or classes. Try to find a job that has the best balance between work your passionate about and your financial goals. Recognize the market is pretty cyclic and it appears even govt jobs like NYC is no longer a real safe haven from economic cycles due to politicians not believing in rainy day funds.
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